New Restaurants and Bars in Nashville

Recently Opened

July 2025

• Babychan 
  A Japanese-influenced bakery and café by James Beard Finalist Chefs Brian Lea and Leina Horii, of Kisser is now open in Germantown.
• Happy Does
  The newest all-day hangout spot in Midtown—complete with games and karaoke—takes its inspiration from Kenny Chesney’s feel-good anthem ‘Happy Does.’”
• La La Land Kind Cafe
  The cafe's first Nashville location offering signature drinks and toasts opened in Ashwood 12South supporting a mission of aiding youth transitioning from foster care.
• Morning Glory Coffee
  North Nashville's new coffee cafe highlights art by local artists and a welcoming atmosphere for fostering creativity and connection.
• Posty's
  Global superstar Post Malone opened Posty’s on Lower Broadway with six bars and three stages offering a variety of experiences across its three floors.
• The Loading Dock
  The cozy cafe is now open in North Nashville's Buchanan Arts District with all day coffee and food menu plus expanded indoor and outdoor seating.
• ZuZu 
  Newly opened in Downtown Nashville, ZuZu brings bold Asian-inspired fusion cuisine together with vibrant nightlife in a sleek, high-energy setting.

June 2025

• Bad Luck Burger Club
  Born from pandemic pivots and years of touring in rock bands, Andy and Cody turned a backyard burger obsession into Bad Luck Burger Club—a smash burger hotspot in The Nations known for crispy-edged double patties, gooey American cheese, grilled onions, pickles, and house-made sauce.
• Close Company Bar
  Close Company, the latest concept from Gin & Luck (of Death & Co. fame), brings a subterranean bar with an energetic, come-as-you-are vibe to Nashville’s Neuhoff District in Germantown.
• Living Waters Brewing
  Known for its rotating lineup of carefully crafted beers — from hazy IPAs to fruited sours and barrel-aged stouts — Living Waters pairs its brewing creativity with a welcoming taproom vibe. The Nations location features ample indoor and patio seating, offering a laid-back setting to enjoy thoughtfully made brews.
• Pastis
  Pastis Nashville, now open in Wedgewood-Houston’s historic May Hosiery Mills, brings its iconic Parisian brasserie style—with a curved zinc bar, red banquettes, and mosaic floors—alongside French classics like boeuf bourguignon, duck confit, steak frites, and a lively bar with cocktails, spritzes, and an extensive wine list.
• Silo
  Silo, now open in The Gulch, is an all-day eatery led by Executive Chef David Henriquez, serving fresh, locally sourced dishes from breakfast through dinner.

May 2025

• All'Antico Vinaio
  One of the most well-known sandwich shops in the world opened two new locations Downtown and at SomeraRoad's Prima tower in the Gulch.
• The Den
  The Den is a new neighborhood corner bodega + coffee spot + shop in East Nashville.
• Dukos
  Dukos Pizza brings wood-fired pies topped with Southern flair to East Nashville, serving inventive pizzas and pastas on perfected dough in a neon-lit space that’s part trattoria, part disco, with a full bar and late-night vibe.
• Lola's European Cafe
  Lola’s European Cafe, which opened in May, offers coffee, beer, pastries, light bites, and authentic Italian gelato—the star of this fresh, unique concept in Nashville.
• The Salty
  The Salty in 12South is a new all-day cafe with an expanded menu of breakfast staples, savory lunch dishes, and grab-and-go options in addition to the fan-favorite donuts and coffee.
• Tipsy Scoop 
  Nashville's first boozy ice cream bar, Barlour, is now open in SoBro with a menu of boozy sundaes, ice cream cocktails and Nashville-exclusive flavors.
• SuperNormal 
  The new dog-friendly casual spot offers burgers and ice cream for lunch and dinner in Sylvan Park.
• V Modern Italian 
  Michelin-starred chef Stefano Ciotti has brought a new multisensory dining experience to The Gulch.
• Van Leeuwen Ice Cream
  New York City-based Van Leeuwen Ice Cream has opened a second Nashville location in The Gulch.

April 2025

• Federales 
  Federales Tacos & Tequila is a casual open-air restaurant and bar in The Gulch that offers tasty drinks, tacos, and urban industrial vibes.
• Little Rey "Al Carbon"
  Ford Fry’s Little Rey “Al Carbon” opened in Midtown. The fast-casual northern Mexican-inspired restaurant is known for its wood-roasted “chicken al carbon.”
• Odie's
  Old Dominion, the seven-time CMA award-winning band, has opened Odie's, a new bar and entertainment venue in Midtown.
• Pete's Dueling Piano Bar
  At this new spot on Second Avenue in Downtown Nashville, A-list pianists will perform hits from every era on two grand pianos with unmatched energy and showmanship.
• Sho Pizza Bar
  Sean Brock opened a Japanese Pizza Bar in East Nashville’s Riverside Village, focused on Tokyo-inspired pies.
• Still G.I.N. Lounge by Dre and Snoop
  Located in the restored catacombs of the four-level historic building that houses Nashville Live!, Still G.I.N. Lounge By Dre and Snoop brings an elevated nightlife experience to Music City that blends the smooth sophistication of a top-tier cocktail lounge with the energy and cultural influence of the legendary duo.
• The Salty Burrito
  The new concept from the team behind Oscar’s Taco, which opened in Hillsboro Village, serves Southern California-inspired Mexican cuisine, made fresh and in-house.
• Tantísimo
  The new farm-to-table restaurant celebrates the foods of Latin America for breakfast, lunch and dinner in Sylvan Park.
• Urban Cowboy Bar 
  Urban Cowboy Bar is a one-of-a-kind hospitality experience with creative cocktails nestled in the heart of Nashville’s 1902 Historic Arcade Building, just a few blocks from Broadway. 

March 2025

• Curry Boys BBQ
  An Asian BBQ restaurant in East Nashville specializing in the unique combination of Southeast Asian Curry and Classic Texas BBQ by two-time James Beard Foundation Awards semifinalists Sean Wen, Andrew Ho, and Andrew Samia.
• Fishmonger
  A Michelin-recommended casual seafood restaurant offering fresh seafood and southern dishes in Germantown’s Neuhoff District.
• KOSHO by Tabu
  koshō specializes in Japanese small plates (Izakaya), skewers (Yakitori), Japanese Shabu Shabu (Hot Pot) cuisine, and a curated craft cocktail menu. Sourcing small-batch ingredients, koshō focuses on delivering authentic Japanese cuisine in a modern, fun, and hospitality-centric atmosphere.
• Little Miss Mao 
  The new concept by James Beard Semifinalist Sophina Uong is located inside Skinny Dennis in East Nashville.
• Skinny Dennis Nashville
  An East Nashville commercial building located about a mile-and-a-half north of Five Points now houses a New York City country-and-Western-centric bar concept called Skinny Dennis.
• Social Cantina
  Social Cantina has opened its fifth location in Nashville right outside First Horizon Park. This marks Social Cantina’s first location outside Indiana, bringing its vibrant dining experience to Music City.
• Sushi by Bou
  An omakase experience located inside the Dream Nashville. The restaurant features an art deco atmosphere where guests can expect high-quality sushi, signature cocktails, and imported sake.
• Turkey and The Wolf Ice House
  Turkey and the Wolf Icehouse opened in East Nashville, serving hot sandwiches, cold beer, frozen beers, and more.
• Van Leeuwen Ice Cream
  New York City-based Van Leeuwen Ice Cream has opened a location in Edgehill Village.

February 2025

• Alebrije
  Alebrije, known for its pop-ups and residencies throughout Nashville, has opened a brick-and-mortar location in East Nashville.
• Cafe ROOTED
  Café ROOTED is part of the ROOTED retail store. A café experience paired with clothing, footwear & apparel. Nestled in Nashville's thriving Gulch with thoughtfully curated drinks and a welcoming atmosphere.
• Dozen Bakery
  Dozen Bakery relocated its headquarters to Woodbine, offering 15,000 square feet of space to accommodate more customers and increase baking capacity.
• Little Bites
  Little Bites is a new sushi and Thai tapas restaurant in the East Nashville neighborhood.
• Mott Cha
  Nashville’s newest boba shop is ready to shake things up in Berry Hill.
• Music City Sandwich Shop
  A lunch spot by local musician Jason Eskridge specializing in East Tennessee style steamed sandwiches.
• Rolled 4 Ever Ice Cream 
  Make the custom dessert creation of your dreams at new location of The Roll Academy inside Nashville Farmers’ Market. 

January 2025

• Back 40
  A restaurant near Broadway that offers locally sourced modern American cuisine and live music in an elegant atmosphere.
• Fly Pelican Fly
  The spot once occupied by Bay 6 in The Wash in East Nashville quietly reopened as Fly Pelican Fly, an “all-day refresher” offering cocktails, beer, wine, food, coffee, and juice. Like its predecessor, it is the only place serving alcoholic beverages in The Wash, according to owner Chad Newton.
• Goodnight Nashville
  Goodnight Nashville, Jelly Roll’s bar on Broadway, offers live music, bites, and skyline views from the highest rooftop in Music City.
• Gramp's Garage
  Sean “Big Daddy” Porter is proud to announce the birth of the latest addition to his Daddy’s Dogs empire with Gramp’s Garage Bar at 2913A Gallatin Pike on the corner of Trinity Lane.
• Home Run Burger
  Home Run Burger is Nashville's ultimate destination for burger lovers. It offers handcrafted, juicy burgers made from premium ingredients.
• Lona
  Lona, the vibrant modern Mexican brand from globally acclaimed chefs Richard Sandoval and Pablo Salas, has officially opened in Downtown Nashville at the corner of Church Street and 4th Avenue North.
• New Berlin
  Cuisine is inspired by the flavors of Berlin and the tradition of the Kebab.
• Nacho Daddy
  Nacho Daddy is a locally owned modern Mexican restaurant setting the industry standard for fighting children’s hunger in the community. Enjoy Gourmet Nachos, Margaritas, and the Original Scorpion Shot.
• Perfectly Fine
  Located in the heart of The Nations, Perfectly Fine is an ‘all day, every day’ casual cocktail bar and kitchen.
• SAUCED Nashville 
  A Brooklyn-based wine bar concept has opened its Nashville location in a cozy, low-lit spot in Germantown. Guests can sip wines from around the world and listen to vinyl records.
• Twenty First
  Now open in a two-story building that previously housed Kabob and HQues, the restaurant offers upscale American cuisine in a rustic setting. It boasts a downstairs area for intimate dining and an upstairs space with a lively bar, patio seating, DJs, and a "reverse happy hour" while serving lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch with a strong emphasis on fresh, locally sourced ingredients.
• Show Pony
  Get ready to saddle up for an unforgettable adventure at Icon Entertainment & Hospitality's all-new venture Show Pony! This new concept is where high energy meets high spirits, with boisterous beats and vibrant colors lighting up the night.
• The Yellow Table Café & Creperie
  This cozy, French-style café opened in East Nashville’s Eastwood Village for breakfast and lunch. They specialize in authentic French sweet crêpes and savory buckwheat galettes, as well as seasonal salads, soups, and baked goods.

December 2024

• Dos Santos
  Dos Santos Nashville is located in the heart of the Wedgewood Houston neighborhood. It offers Mexican fare with a taco-focused menu and fresh craft cocktails, bringing the flavors of the Rivera Maya to Tennessee.
• Kase x Noko
  The team behind one of Nashville’s Noko is introducing Kase x Noko. Kase appears to be opening right next to Noko.
• Pont Neuf Flower Bar
  A unique floral-inspired experience located in L & L Marketplace. By day, it's a creative flower studio; by evening, it transforms into an enchanting bar.
• The Cellar Bar
  Longtime downtown real estate investors Gary Bowie and Mike Penner have reopened a local watering hole. Established in 1996, Beer Sellar has returned with a new name and location at 211 Third Ave. N.

November 2024

• The Amsterdamian
  A Craft Cocktail Bar in East Nashville, blending modern and classic design with custom panel moldings, a hand-painted sky ceiling by Rachael Ramona, gold chandeliers, a 1920s marble bar, intimate booths, and gold-accented furniture. The luxurious interior honors Europe's grand hotel bars.
• Category 10
  Luke Combs has brought the storm with a new, next-level honky-tonk to Downtown Nashville. Now open, Category 10 brings an off-the-charts entertainment experience, getting the best in live music, food, spirits, and sports.
• Joyland
  Sean Brock has opened a second Joyland location in Sylvan Park, a counter-serve spot fixing up burgers, fried chicken & other comfort food.
• Mesero
  One of Dallas' top-rated Tex-Mex restaurants is open in Nashville's 12South neighborhood.
• Ugly Bagel
  Now open at the Arcade in Downtown Nashville, Ugly Bagel offers freshly baked bagels every day.

October 2024

• Alba's Empanadas
  Alba's Empanadas joins the Golden Sound and SB Hospitality group in Nashville. It offers delicious empanadas and mouthwatering Latin-American bites inspired by Argentina and the Caribbean.
• Cafe Babu
  A breathtaking café located in the Chestnut Hill area serves coffee each day, with plans to include wine and cocktails on the menu.
• Halls Catch
  Hall Management Group, the team behind Halls Chophouse, the award-winning Nashville steakhouse, has announced that Halls Catch, the sister seafood restaurant, is now open.
• Lowbar
  East Nashville just opened an underground bar with darts, billiards, karaoke, DJs, and more.
• Maiz De La Vida
  Julio Hernandez started a food truck that is now a brick-and-mortar in South Gulch. Enjoy their insanely delicious, handmade tortillas and mouthwatering dishes.
• Postino
  Dozens of wines by the glass and charcuterie boards are on the menu at Postino, the new all-day wine bar and restaurant in Nashville's 12 South neighborhood.
• The Asbury
  The Asbury is a new comfortable Midtown neighborhood bar offering a range of classic and signature cocktails, craft and domestic beers, and a small kitchen for its customers.
• Urban Dog Bar
  Located at 5700 Ohio Ave., Urban Dog Bar is an indoor and outdoor dog park, café, and bar. It features 15,500 square feet of outdoor space with turf, picnic tables, and outdoor screens, as well as a heated and air-conditioned indoor space.

September 2024

• 888 Vinyl
  An innovative Japanese restaurant and vinyl record listening lounge bringing downtown Nashville a fusion of refined Japanese cuisine and a high-fidelity listening experience.
• Blackwood
  Located inside Hotel Preston, Blackwood is a hopping restaurant and bar offering amped-up comfort food favorites.
• Café Cheeserie
  Café Cheeserie at the Frist Art Museum is a creative new concept from The Grilled Cheeserie. It features a fromage-focused, bistro-inspired menu featuring popular scratch-made sandwiches, seasonal soups and salads, charcuterie boards, and grab-and-go items.
• Curry & Tikka
  Chef/owner Dinesh Jagga has opened a new restaurant in South Nashville that serves innovative and authentic Indian food.
• The Henry
  Phoenix-based restaurateur Sam Fox has opened another restaurant in Nashville, this time in 12South. The Henry adds an American-based all-day option to the growing neighborhood.
• Top Note
  Nestled in the heart of Nashville, Top Note offers crafted moments and Southern hospitality at a rooftop bar and restaurant featuring locally curated beverages, handmade Southern motifs, and a vibrant atmosphere.
• Torchy's Tacos
  The Austin-based restaurant known for good tacos, award-winning Green Chile Queso, and hand-shaken margaritas has opened a new location in Downtown Nashville.
• Villa Castrioti
  From traditional dishes and Castrioti-inspired concoctions to hand-tossed brick-oven NY pizza, all are homemade with signature sauces, crafted from the finest fresh ingredients, and recipes aged to perfection.

August 2024

• Birria Babe
  Birria Babe is a women-owned food truck created by Chef Nadine Moore. After three years on the truck, she has grown into a brick-and-mortar restaurant inside Cyanide Cider.
• Butterlamp Bread & Beverage
  Butterlamp Bread & Beverage, founded by husband-and-wife Benjamin and Katie Rose Tyson, is located in Eastwood Village at 1101 Chapel Ave. Both new and old-world wines are offered by the glass, with rotating varietals each week.
• Choy
  The Gulch is now home to an Art Deco Chinese-American restaurant specializing in authentic favorites like Peking-style roast duck and offering a seasonally inspired menu.
• Fogg Street Lawn Club
  A multilevel entertainment venue with rooftop British lawn bowling and a rugby and soccer pub has opened in downtown Nashville.
• Koré
  Dine on a few Asian-inspired dishes at Chapel Avenue’s Koré. The international tapas restaurant is serving up shareable plates from nearly every region across the globe
• Paris Baguette
  Sisters Hanna Chen and Kate Lee have brought a piece of their South Korean childhood to the Gulch.
• Sidecar Bar
  Owned by California-based hospitality group Good Time Design, Sidecar offers a music showcase every Tuesday and DJs and live music nightly.

July 2024

• Backstage Midtown
  The team behind The Chef & launched a new "gourmet fast casual" eatery in Midtown.
• Bayou Keys Dueling Piano Bar
  Nashville's newest piano bar is now open in the heart of Lower Broadway, located in Lainey Wilson's Bell Bottoms Up Bar. It serves a blend of live piano duels and traditional Cajun-inspired cuisine.
• Fancypants
  An Honest to Goodness Hospitality concept is open at 917 Dickerson Pike in East Nashville. Led by Chef Weaver, the kitchen offers a unique grid-style menu featuring a seasonal tasting of dishes that can be mixed and matched, shared or not.
• ONDA Nashville
  This "groovy" Korean restaurant and bar serves Korean culture and tasty authentic dishes in Midtown.
• Sunset on Belcourt
  The team behind Supper Club and Bungalow10 has opened an al fresco restaurant and cigar bar in Hillsboro Village.
• Sushi|Bar + Golden Sound
  Located inside the Gulch's new cocktail lounge, Golden Sound, Sushi|Bar is an omakase speakeasy that offers a 17-course dinner.
• Toastique
  This gourmet toast and juice bar is now open in Germantown.

June 2024

• Blueprint Underground Cocktail Club
  Printer’s Alley is welcoming a new era of nightlife with the arrival of The Blueprint Underground Cocktail Club. Expect a sensory playground where fashion shows, international DJs, and local singer-songwriters create an immersive, vibrant experience.
• Crumbly Corner Cafe
  Indulge your daily caffeine ritual with Wedgewood-Houston’s latest space — a cafe serving artisan coffee in a cozy atmosphere.
• High Point Coffee
  Bagel sandwiches and tasty coffee unite at this new coffee shop between Edghill and Music Row.
• JamBox Sandwich Shop
  Nashville restaurateurs Shane Nasby and Tyler Lechtanski have teamed up with Wedgewood-Houston’s Fait la Force Brewery to offer a menu of 10 handcrafted sandwiches.
• JBJ's Nashville
  Jon Bon Jovi has opened JBJ's Nashville, which has five stories, including two rooftop spaces. It is a groundbreaking venue offering a state-of-the-art fusion of rock 'n' roll and country.
• Nashville Street Taco
  12South’s newest taco joint boasts a fairly extensive roster of Mexican favorites, from queso and guacamole to burritos and taco salads.
• Tall Tales
  Tall Tales is a new rooftop bar and lounge at Waymire's Guest House in East Nashville.
• Tavern
  After a two-year hiatus for structural upgrades, this local go-to is now reopened.
• This Bar and Tennessee Kitchen
  Morgan Wallen's This Bar is a six-story bar on 4th Avenue that pays homage to his love of all things Tennessee.

Coming Soon

• 11Eleven
  A Vietnamese-influenced restaurant and bar coming to East Nashville in 2025. Read more in The Tennessean.
• Aba
  Global real estate investment group Hines recently started construction on the redevelopment of its Wedgewood-Houston industrial warehouse into a mixed-use property at 429 Houston Street. Of the four restaurants to open, one will be Aba, a fast-casual Mexican restaurant with menu highlights like a birria quesadilla, surf-and-turf burrito, and yuca fries during the day. Read more from the Tennessean.
• Arnold's Southern Cooking
  The meat-and-three restaurant, known for its Southern comfort food, is opening a second location in North Nashville, slated to welcome customers in early spring 2025. Read more from WKRN.
• Beignet's & Brew
  Beignets & Brew will take space next to the Fourth Avenue entrance to downtown’s venerable The Arcade, with a February 2025 opening slated. Read more from Nashville Post.
• Belly Acres 
  A fast-casual restaurant known for its farm-to-table menu and vibrant décor is set to open in The Gulch in 2025. Read more from City Now Next.
• Big Chicken Nashville
  Shaquille O’Neal brings Big Chicken to Nashville's Century Farm development. Read more from the Tennessean.
• Bodega Taqueria y Tequila
  Global real estate investment group Hines recently started construction on the redevelopment of its Wedgewood-Houston industrial warehouse into a mixed-use property at 429 Houston Street. Of the four restaurants to open, one will be Bodega, which will host a vibrant nightlife scene. Read more from the Tennessean.
• Calaccino
  Frank Pullara, executive chef and owner of Culaccino, a local gem for authentic Italian cuisine, and Southwest Value Partners, the developer of Nashville Yards, today announced an agreement to open a second location of Culaccino at Nashville Yards. Culaccino is expected to open its doors at Nashville Yards in the Summer of 2025 and will be Pullara’s third restaurant in the area. Read more from the press release.
• Chaipolitan
  A new teahouse and café offering baked goods, teas, coffee, and kombucha on tap will open in The Moore Building in Midtown in Fall 2025. Read more in What Now Nashville.
• Charmers & Cauponors
  A local chef and James Beard Award nominee is opening Charmers & Cauponors, a new restaurant and bar, in 4,000 square feet of space at 1316 Adams St. in Germantown's Neuhoff development, from the same team behind East Nashville's Peninsula. Read more from Nashville Business Journal.
• Connie's Upscale Dive
  Connie's will be located in the back space of a Midtown-area building that was previously home to Cafe Coco. Read more from The Nashville Scene.
• Crazy Gnome Brewery
  East Nashville brewer Grayson Miller preps future beyond Main Street space with Inglewood-area property. Read more from the Nashville Scene.
• Demure Cocktail Lounge
  A 1960’s-inspired chic cocktail lounge opening in Germantown in 2025. Read more from What Now Nashville.
• Earl's Kitchen + Bar
  Vancouver-based Earl's Restaurant Group is bringing upscale casual dining to Nashville Yards. Earl's Nashville will open in late 2025 in 8,600 square feet on music venue The Pinnacle’s first floor. Read more from Nashville Business Journal.
• Fogo de Chao
  A Brazilian Steakhouse offering skewered meats carved tableside is coming to Nashville Yards in 2025. Read more from the Tennessean.
• Golden Prawn #3
  A new Chinese American takeout joint by Chad Newton and Gracie Nguyen is coming to East Nashville’s Riverside Village in Summer 2025. Read more in Nashville Scene.
• Good People Brewing Company
  East Nashville's historic McGavock House building is slated to offer a craft beer bar from Birmingham-based Good People Brewing Company. Read more from the Nashville Post.
• Gordo Taqueria 
  Set to make its out-of-state debut in Nashville in 2025, Gordo Taqueria will offer a menu of burritos, quesadillas, and tacos in Wedgewood-Houston. Read more from Nashville Business Journal.
• Indaco
  A Charleston-based hospitality group is planning its third Nashville restaurant. Indigo Road Hospitality Group will open Indaco in Germantown on the ground floor of Modera Riverview. Read more from Nashville Business Journal.
• Ingrassia & Sons
  Former music industry executive and Nashville resident John Ingrassia is opening Ingrassia & Sons, an Italian deli and market in Wedgewood, Houston. Read more from Nashville Lifestyles.
• Junior Restaurant and Wine Bar
  A new concept from Philip Krajeck, Junior Restaurant and Wine Bar, will open at the former Piggly Wiggly grocery store on 917 Dickerson Pike. Read more from What Now Nashville.
• Kuya
  Kuya is planned for the long-vacant former home of Tin Angel on West End Avenue. Read more in The Nashville Post.
• Lion’s Share
  A neighborhood restaurant opening in Sylvan Park in 2025 with a menu featuring “comfort meets adventure” dishes. Read more in Nashville Business Journal.
• Lost & Found 
  A new development with an open-air bar wine shop, and restaurants opening in East Nashville in September 2025. Read more in The Tennessean.
• Lucas Sellers Wine
  A boutique winery and tasting room with live music opening in Wedgewood-Houston in 2025. Read more in Nashville Business Journal.
• Mēdüzā Mediterrania 
  An award-winning Mediterranean restaurant opening in Pie Town in 2026. Read more in What Now Nashville.
• Mel's Drive-In
  The Nashville location is set to open in the summer of 2025 in the space previously occupied by B.B. King's Blues Club. The 10,000-square-foot space will blend a vintage drive-in aesthetic with some Tennessee style. Read more from the Nashville Post.
• Mona
  Mona Italian Restaurant will open in Rutledge Hill. The eatery is expected to have a bar and dining area. Read more from the Nashville Post.
• Moxies
  The globally inspired premium-casual restaurant brand will open a new signature location in Peabody Union in SoBro. Read the Press Release.
• NADC Burger
  NADC Burger plans to open its first standalone restaurant in Nashville's Arcade. Read more from The Tennesseean.
• Nick the Greek 
  Authentic, Greek street food is coming to Nashville Yards and Inglewood when Nick the Greek opens in 2025. Read more in City Now Next.
• Oak by Tabu
  A California restaurateur, Jeff Chon, is bringing a new Japanese restaurant to downtown Nashville. Oak by Tabu will open in SoBro at 534 Sixth Ave. S., on the ground floor of the Sentral apartment complex. Read more from Nashville Business Journal.
• Ocean Prime
  Columbus-based Cameron Mitchell Restaurants is planning its first Nashville restaurant. Ocean Prime will open in 10,000 square feet at the Nashville Yards project in 2025, marking the brand's 21st location. Read more from Nashville Business Journal.
• Philippe Chow
  Philippe Chow, the upscale Beijing-style restaurant founded in New York City, announced its forthcoming Nashville location will join the lineup of restaurants and entertainment spaces at the historic Cummins Station near downtown. The restaurant will be neighbors with Pullman Standard Cocktail Lounge, The Gibson Garage, The Finch Grill & Raw Bar, and Cannery Hall at 209 10th Ave. philippechow.com
• Prime + Proper
  The internationally acclaimed modern steakhouse will open in Nashville Yards in late 2025. Read the full press release.
• Sirocco
  Sirocco, a new bar planned for a formerly shuttered East Nashville restaurant site, is set to open in Five Points. Read more from the Nashville Business Journal
• Steampunk Social
  A mesmerizing steampunk-inspired cocktail bar opening in Wedgewood-Houston in 2025. Read more in Nashville Business Journal.
• Strega
  A new bar concept by the owners of Rosemary & Beauty Queen opening in East Nashville in early 2025. Read more in Nashville Scene.
• Saffire
  Longtime Nashville restaurateur Tom Morales will reopen Saffire at The Factory at Franklin. Guests can expect a wood-fired grill and classics, like steak biscuits, gumbo oyster bar, smoked prime rib, and new items. Read more from Nashville Business Journal.
• Sushi by Scratch
  Nashville’s first Michelin-starred restaurant will open on the second floor of The Arcade in late 2025. The 10-seat omakase dining experience will serve a 16-course menu. Read more in Nashville Business Journal.
• Sushi Row
  Colorado-based Sushi Row is coming to Wedgewood Houston and will offer a variety of high-end sushi, caviar, and craft cocktails in an elevated, date-night-worthy environment. Read more from Nashville Business Journal.
• Sushi San
  Sushi-san will join Two Hands as the first restaurant tenants announced to open at Ashwood 12South. Read more from sushisanrestaurant.com
• Sweet Paris Creperie & Cafe
  Nashville will welcome Sweet Paris Crêperie & Café this summer, bringing its popular sweet and savory crêpes, hot drinks, and more to the city. The first Sweet Paris in Tennessee will be located at Nashville Yards, on the first level of The Pinnacle, Nashville's new live music venue. Read more from PR Newswire.
• Swerv Racing Lounge
  This summer, a racing simulator-focused bar will open near downtown offering 10 racing simulators, food, and drinks. Read more in The Nashville Post.
• Terry Black's BBQ
  Terry Black’s Barbecue, a popular Texas chain and part of the Black Family Hospitality portfolio, is bringing its first location outside the Lone Star State to 1220 Rosa L. Parks Blvd. in Nashville. Read more from The Nashville Business Journal.
• The Greenwood 
  A new cocktail bar and rooftop by Icon Entertainment & Hospitality will open in East Nashville in 2025. Read more in Nashville Business Journal.
• The Locker Room
  Nashville’s newest sports bar with game day bites is coming to Buchanan Street in North Nashville in 2025. Read more in What Now Nashville.
• The Salt Line
  Long Shot Hospitality (LSH), the Washington, D.C.-based restaurant group, will bring its critically acclaimed dining concept, The Salt Line, to Nashville’s East Bank in late 2025. Read more from the press release.
• The Sicilian Butcher
  A meatball and charcuterie-centric Sicilian restaurant is coming to Nashville, bringing cannoli Ferris wheels and five-foot charcuterie and dessert boards with it. The Sicilian Butcher, by Chef Joey Maggiore and under the Savory Fund portfolio, will open in Wedgewood Houston. Read more from Nashville Business Journal.
• The Wine Bar at Nashville Yards
  The Wine Bar at Nashville Yards is slated to open in mid-2025. It will offer global wine selections, immersive tastings, and expertly paired dining in a refined yet relaxed environment. Read more from the Nashville Post.
• Verna
  A new cocktail bar, Verna, will open at 210 Louise Ave., in the former Cafe Coco space. The bar will offer a variety of Cajun comfort food, Japanese-inspired dishes, and café fare, with a strong emphasis on cocktails. Read more from The Nashville Scene.